Designation Definitions

Only real estate agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) can call themselves REALTORS®. NAR adheres to a strict Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public.

Accredited Buyer Representatives, are REALTORS® that have met strict educational and practical requirements set by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) to help guide you in your successful home purchase.

Only 3% of REALTORS® nationwide have obtained this designation. This means that you will be hiring an experienced, well educated real estate professional to help you.

Certified Buyer Representative® allows consumers to identify a buyer agent who has been trained and who possesses the skills necessary to represent purchasers in a legal, ethical, and non-adversarial fashion.

Those agents who have acquired this designation have demonstrated their commitment to full client level service to the buyer. They are armed with forms, checklists, and disclosure documents to perform a level of diligence in the real estate transaction that is unparalleled in the industry.

Certified Residential Specialist®, is the highest awarded designation a REALTOR® can achieve by completing advanced training in listing and selling.

Less than 4% of REALTORS® nationwide hold the CRS® designation. This means that you will be hiring an experienced, well educated real estate professional to help you.

Graduate Realtor Institute - A REALTOR® who has been trained in many areas including legal and regulatory issues, professional standards, the sales process and technology. A minimum of 90 hours of training is required to achieve the GRI designation.

Less than 20% of REALTORS® nationwide hold the GRI designation. This means that you will be hiring an experienced, well educated real estate professional to help you.

Performance Management Network (PMN) Designees have the skills, the experience and the tools to keep them out front and on top of the changing and competitive real estate market. Earning the PMN requires a blend of coursework in real estate business skills and networking experience, a performance mix that builds their careers and elevates the level of service they are able to provide their clients.

Seniors Real Estate Specialist, acknowledges REALTORS® who have completed an education program that provides practical real estate training for the over 55 client.